Fiscal Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Fiscal Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fiscal Director in the United States is $217,084 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

However, a Fiscal Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $259,207
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $196,839 to $239,133
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,407
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Fiscal Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $239,133 $19,928 $4,599 $115
Average $217,084 $18,090 $4,175 $104
25th Percentile $196,839 $16,403 $3,785 $95
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Key Factors That Influence Fiscal Director Salaries

A Fiscal Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fiscal Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fiscal Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $206,961
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $208,649
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $210,898
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $214,272
  • Expert (over 8 years): $218,489
Levels Salary
Entry Level Fiscal Director$206,961
Intermediate Level Fiscal Director$208,649
Senior Level Fiscal Director$210,898
Specialist Level Fiscal Director$214,272
Expert Level Fiscal Director$218,489
$206,961 0 yr
$208,649 < 2 yrs
$210,898 2-4 yrs
$214,272 5-8 yrs
$218,489 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fiscal Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $273,808
  • San Francisco: $271,116
  • Oakland: $265,103

What Skills Can Increase a Fiscal Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.33% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.33%
Case Management 2.08%
Procurement 1.55%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fiscal Director's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Corporate Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
$267,013
23%
Corporate Governance
$264,842
22%
Intellectual Property
$258,330
19%
Negotiating
$258,330
19%
Innovation
$253,988
17%
Insight
$249,647
15%
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How Education impacts a Fiscal Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fiscal Directors enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fiscal Director with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $195,991 and $212,070).

Fiscal Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fiscal Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 1.7%
Associates 8.6%
Bachelors 37.9%
Masters 15.5%
Doctorate 34.5%
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Fiscal Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fiscal Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fiscal Director

Salaries for a Fiscal Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $153,427 in 2023 to around $147,979 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fiscal Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fiscal Director Over Time

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2023
$153,427
2024
$150,198
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$147,979
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2024 $150,198
2025 $147,979
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